Fayette County, OH – Drivers in southern Ohio are being urged to avoid the US-35 East on-ramp from SR-435 today after an injury crash forced an immediate closure and created heavy delays across the area.
According to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, the on-ramp is completely shut down as fire crews, EMS, tow operators, and crash investigators work the scene. Officials said the closure began Wednesday morning, and no reopening estimate has been provided.
The Sheriff’s Office said the crash involved injuries, prompting a full emergency response and an extended period of roadway cleanup and investigation. Because the ramp feeds directly into a busy commuter corridor, traffic backups quickly formed near SR-435, affecting travel for residents heading toward Washington Court House, Greene County, and surrounding areas.
Drivers are being asked to use alternate routes until further notice and to reduce speed around first responders working on the roadway. Deputies emphasized that heavy delays should be expected until crews clear the scene and determine the cause of the crash.
US-35 is a significant east-west route in southern Ohio, and any closure along the on-ramps tends to create ripple effects for morning and midday travel. Motorists traveling toward I-71 or into the Dayton-Columbus corridor may notice additional congestion if detours remain in place through the early afternoon.
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office thanked drivers for their patience and urged the public to monitor official updates as cleanup and investigation continue.
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